Mondrian, Composition No. II, with Red and Blue, 1929 - Smart History at Khan Academy
Piet Mondrian, Composition No. II, with Red and Blue, oil on canvas, 1929 (original date partly obliterated; mistakenly repainted 1925 by Mondrian). Oil on canvas, 15 7/8 x 12 5/8" (40.3 x 32.1 cm) (The Museum of Modern Art). Speakers: Dr. Beth Harris, Dr. Steven Zucker. (06:03)
Reunion Weekend
Reunion is the perfect opportunity to catch up with old friends, reconnect with the University and reminisce about Richmond in the company of former classmates. Return every five years to be reminded how far you have come.
For more information visit http://alumni.richmond.edu.
Mass murder of Kherson Jews
Vanda Kriger, who was born in 1925 in Kherson and lived there during the war years, describes how in late September 1941 her mother, together with other Jews, was transported from a prison in Kherson to a murder site, where they were shot. She notes the three places where Jews from Kherson and prisoners of war were executed and buried in mass graves in Kherson and surrounding areas.
For more information: http://www1.yadvashem.org/untoldstories/database/murderSite.asp?site_id=214
Andrew Lawrence Earns Spot on Great Britain Olympic Basketball Team -- College of Charleston Cougars
College of Charleston men's basketball 6-foot-1 rising senior point guard Andrew Lawrence (London, England) will compete in the upcoming 2012 London Olympic Games to be held on July 27-August 12 across the pond, as the final 12-man Great Britain National Team roster was announced by the British Olympic Association (BOA) on Thursday.
It marks only the second time in history in which Team Great Britain will be represented in basketball at the Olympics, and the first time since the Games were las
Understanding Records and Archives: Principles and Practices
SI 580 - Provides an understanding of why societies, cultures, organizations, and individuals create and keep records. Presents cornerstone terminology, concepts, and practices used in records management and archival administration. Examines the evolution of methods and technologies used to create, store, organize, and preserve records and the ways in which organizations and individuals use archives and records for ongoing operations, accountability, research, litigation, and organizational memo
Writing the Writer - The Biographer's Story
Emeritus Professor John Worthen is interviewed by Dr Andrew Harrison, Director of the University of Nottingham's D H Lawrence Research, about his work as a biographer of D H Lawrence.
Hot Air Balloon Experiment
This animated video shows a somple experiment that shows what happens to air when it is heated. The experiement is conducted with a bottle, hot water, and small balloon to demonstrate molecules moving faster and farther apart as air is heated.This experiment helps students understand concept behind hot air balloons. ( 2:08)
Speak Italian with Your Mouth Full - Lesson 8, part 1 (The Mediterranean Diet, part 1) ESG seminar on Italian language, culture, and food: ES.S41, Lesson 8, part 1 (1 of 3). Lecture notes available at:
http://speakcookitalian.blogspot.com/2012/04/lezione-numero-otto-la-dieta.html
Lyndon Johnson Phones Jacqueline Kennedy
In a December 2, 1963, recorded telephone conversation, President Lyndon B. Johnson expresses his fondness for former First Lady Jacqueline Kennedy on the eve of her departure from the White House following the assassination of President Kennedy. (2:01)
Telwoorden Unité 1 : En action 5 Om de kinderen de telwoorden tot tien nog eens te laten inoefenen, hang ik deze prentjes op in de klas. Elk kind krijgt een rooster mee.Op de stippeltjes moeten ze het cijfer invullen dat bij het prentje hangt.
A stroll through ancient Rome in images
A stroll through ancient Rome in images.
Texas and the Affordable Care Act
SMU Law Professor Tom Mayo, a nationally recognized authority on medical ethics, talks about Texas Governor Rick Perry's proposed decision not expand the state's Medicaid program or establish a health insurance exchange in accordance with the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Theme and Motif in Music
A set of activities to encourage students of any age to be aware of the uses of motifs and themes in both classical and popular music.
Duscha Weisskopf Audio
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Integration of themes
The pupils hear, speak, read and write about the same topic at the same time
Revenge of the Octopus Two
Swift, even flow
"To improve your productivity you need to do two things," explains Professor Roger Schmenner. "Reduce sector variation and reduce the throughput time. In doing so you will uncover all of the problems that occur in a process. You'll see what to fix and that's how the waste will come out and improvements will be made."
Novedades de la arquitectura gótica - en español
El objetivo del arquitecto gótico es elevar al máximo las construcciones y eliminar casi por completo el muro. Para ello incorporarán una importante serie de novedades respecto al Románico. (2:00)
El Mudéjar - Introducción (en español)
El mudéjar constituye la manifestación artística más genuina de la España cristiana medieval, expresión del pensamiento plástico de una sociedad en la que convivieron cristianos, musulmanes y judíos. (2:19)
"History of the Hudson 8/9 Slide Rule" Full interview with Frank Adorney about the conception, development and fabrication of the Hudson 8 and Hudson 9 slide rule. This rule, invented by James R. "Pop" Bland, a mathematics professor at the U.S. Naval Academy, was the prototype for the famous Keuffel & Esser Deci-Lon slide rule. Bland asked his former student Frank Adorney for help fabricating the initial mock-ups and working prototypes of his new rule. This interview was conducted by Deborah Douglas,
